Netgear Broadband High-Speed DSL Modem

Replaced a BT HH5 with this DM200. The HH kept dropping my fibre internet connection every other day but I have had no problems since installing this.Make sure you upgrade to the latest firmware before setting up.The DM200 is easy to setup as long as you have your CORRECT ISP login details and take the time to read through the setup options. I left the enable connetion box unticked and wondered why i had no connection! I assumed it would automatically be enabled.The DM200 is advertised as a modem but does function as a router.I had to setup is the DM200 with a basic switch as it only has one ethernet port. I have two Xbox ones, mesh wifi system and numerous other connections to the DM200 and all the routing is managed by the DM200 which also supports RIPv2 if you want to add more routers or have a complex layout.IoT apps and hardware work with no problems and the remote management for the DM200 works well too.You can enable debugging and telnet to the DM200 to change settings such as the MTU for ports other than PPOE and also other connection settings.Connections are multicast but I have not tried iptv with this.I have forwarded differing individual ports for the Xbox ones and there are no problems with the NAT, local or internet multiplayer gaming.The Netgear genie app does not fully function with the DM200.

This tiny box has it all, but took me ages to get Internet going, as it kept saying it could not find my connection. So I clicked on a new tab and clicked on home and there was Google home page staring at me. I have not bothered linking another Router to this as I don't do Wireless cause too much stuff nowadays is wireless and it is not really safe enough in my opinion. So I am fully plugged in and am able to do live streaming, but will soon change my Internet provider, as my upload speed is diabolical. This box can either be setup as a modem, or both a modem and a router, but it isn't until you can get your Internet connected, that you can configure those settings to customize whether modem, or router and modem. Other than that though it does what it says on the tin eventually. I'm pleased with it and where it is ac instead of N connection the connection speed is 4x faster than N was, plus the fact that Ubuntu Mate 17.04 I think runs well with this ac connection, as I could not get Internet at all with N connection.So to sum up this review as I have not gone into too much detail, it works flawlessly and I'm happy with it, so buy one if you're after something to speed up your wireless connection.

This is not a bad little modem, it is fairly well made, though you need to understand it is made of lightweight plastic, but nothing seems out of place and there generally appears to be no 'messed' up manufacturing on the casing, which you sometimes see, where things don't quite fit together properly.It takes up very little space, and it is a 'stand-up' device so the footprint is actually very small, which I find quite useful in many situations where there is already a router, a switch and other equipment such as a NAS, all vying for space.The setup, it can be rather tricky for some folks as I suspect they are likely not used to the set up of stand-alone modems and a router. I found the interface a little dated and clunky, and the instructions are somewhat lacking, and if you are a first-timer or have only done such a task a few times, I would expect it to be rather easy to get lost and confused as to what should be happening and how to put it right.There is plenty of chat about this device on the WWW and you can generally find your way if you read around a little, I had no issues with the setup myself and have used a DM200 in a number of installations, mostly to keep the price down and often to replace a BT OR Modem.Once set up, it does the job well enough, and I have seen some excellent sync speeds from the device, though your mileage may vary depending on your ISP and connection. It requires little to no attention post setup, apart from the odd duster I suppose and once you are happy with the initial setup you can hook your router up and get that setup and you will be good to go.I would recommend the DM200 if, for nothing else than the price, and of course, for the fact it does actually do the job, for most folks anyway, I know some folks struggle with it, but I have never failed to get one online yet and keep one in a box as a spare, which I use from time to time just to make sure it is still working.The nearest alternative in ready supply is the Vigor 130 which is about £80 or so, but then it is a whole different beast and offers a much smoother and broader experience for those who are willing to shell out for it, I have both.